Geometry class just got a bit easier for blind and visually-impaired students. A new mechanical Braille ruler is now available to individuals of all ages. Developed by Squirrel Devices — a past winner of the Louis Braille Touch of Genius Award — the Tactile Caliper allows its users to measure and draw with a much […]
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iZoom Screen Magnifier & Reader USB
If you are unable to clearly see what is on your computer screen because of a visual impairment a screen magnifier may be helpful for you. Screen Magnification Systems allow people with low vision to enlarge text and graphics that are displayed on a computer screen. Screen readers are software programs that allow blind or visually […]
The Magic of Touchable Fireworks
Fireworks shows are enjoyed by people around the world as a primarily visual experience. It might sound crazy, but now you can actually FEEL fireworks. Feeling is believing. For the more than 10 million Americans who are blind or visually impaired, they can now feel what sighted individuals experience during a joyful fireworks celebration. “Feeling […]
ElBraille & Focus 40 Blue
Greg Blackman, VP at Eye Can See, Inc., shows us the ElBraille notetaker & the Focus 40 Braille Display. These are portable braille devices designed for users who are blind. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about these products.
ATFAQ076 – Q1 Max Zoom with Magnification Q2 AT Act Services Q3 Low vision scanning Q4 Website and Document Accessibility Q5 Text-to-speech options on windows computer Q6 Ring doorbells
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Panel – Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, and Wade Wingler (We miss you, Belva!) | Q1 Max Zoom with Magnification Q2 AT Act Services Q3 Low vision scanning Q4 Website and Document Accessibility Q5 Text-to-speech options on windows computer Q6 Ring doorbells ——-transcript follows —— WADE WINGLER: Welcome to […]
ATU365 – Microsoft’s Seeing AI in depth
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. 365-05-25-18 – Microsoft’s Seeing AI – In depth | Anirudh Koul & Saqib Shaikh | seeingai@microsoft.com —————————— If you […]